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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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